London- Roma Khanna will join NBC Universal International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives, effective Sept. 17. Based in London, she will report to Peter Smith, President, NBC Universal International. Khanna will be responsible for generating growth through geographical expansion, local and pan-regional partnerships, and new channel creation, with a focus on strengthening the content and identity of the Sci-Fi, 13th Street and Universal Channel brands internationally. She … [Read more...] about Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
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Korea’s KT to offer IPTV service in Russia’s Maritime Province by 2008
Seoul- Local media reported July 30 that KT will trial its IPTV service this month ahead of a full service launch in Russia’s Maritime Province in 2008. Working through its affiliate NTC, which has an 80% stake in the service for the Russian territory, it has secured 30 Russian broadcast channels and plans to air real-time broadcasts over the Internet. The service will also provide movies, TV programs and sports content via VOD. The full service launch in Russia is expected to take place … [Read more...] about Korea’s KT to offer IPTV service in Russia’s Maritime Province by 2008
Government rejects SingTel’s second appeal
Singapore- New IPTV service provider SingTel’s second appeal to gain access to cabler StarHub’s content covered by exclusive carriage deals with content providers was turned down by Singapore's Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts (MICA), Lee Boon Yang, on July 27. Following a three-year study on the impact of exclusive carriage contracts, the minister upheld the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s decision against SingTel’s initial appeal on May … [Read more...] about Government rejects SingTel’s second appeal
ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
Kuala Lumpur- The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has launched the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange (MAE), a monthly satellite delivery mechanism of pro-social content to regional broadcasters and as content for distribution via the Internet. The MAE aims to enable regional and national terrestrial broadcasters to provide audiences with “constructive” content targeted at addressing social, health and environmental issues including poverty, pandemic flu, climate change and … [Read more...] about ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Miami– Telemundo Internacional, a Telemundo Network division handling sales and distribution of the network’s original content in the international market, premiered more than 15 shows in July across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. White’s Widow starring Itatà Cantoral and Francisco Gattorno debuted July 3 on Indonesia’s Televiva network and El Salvador Telecorporación Salvadoreña network. Second Chance premiered in Nigeria on Galaxy TV and Gotel TV networks and … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
Tokyo / Singapore / Hong Kong- myMTV, Japan’s first mobile entertainment social networking service, was launched on August 1 by Viacom International Japan K.K., a 100% owned subsidiary of MTV Networks, in partnership with Septeni Holdings Co., a Japan-based digital ad sales group. myMTV uses a downloadable application to enable simultaneous video-viewing and page-browsing on mobile. Members can create personalized profile pages with exclusive artwork provided by Japanese graphic designers, … [Read more...] about Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
